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    Publication: 01/12/2025

    Update: 27/09/2026

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    What Sells Best on TikTok Shop: Huge surprises

    TikTok Shop continues to solidify its status as Europe’s most dynamic social commerce channel. With Black Friday profoundly reshaping shopper behavior, November sales displayed significant shifts compared to October, new market leaders, unexpected category surges, and sharper contrasts between European countries. Our updated TikTok Shop analysis across five major markets; France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK highlights the most notable evolutions month-over-month and the product categories that gained momentum during this decisive period.
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    Key Findings: TikTok Shop Trending Products Across Europe (November vs October)

    Fashion Dominates… but Black Friday Boosted Tech & Beauty

    In October, fashion led the rankings in most countries (especially France, Spain, and the UK). November, however, broke that pattern.

    What changed?

    • Tech surged strongly in France and Germany thanks to Black Friday appliance deals.
    • Beauty exploded in the UK, reaching record-breaking revenue.
    • Fashion remained dominant only in Spain, where two apparel brands reclaimed the top positions.
    • Italy shifted further into beauty and giftable lifestyle items, a typical pre-holiday trend.
    Below is a country-by-country comparison of what changed from October.

    🇫🇷 France: Tech & Fitness Replace Fashion at the Top (Big Switch vs October)

    In October, France was fashion-driven (ARMONIAS & Utopya led). November reversed this hierarchy.

    November Leaders

    • Umay FR - €410.22k
    • Magcubic Tech - €333.58k
    • La mode Halara - €326.59k

    What changed since October?

    • Tech jumped to the top, Magcubic wasn’t even in France’s top 3 last month.
    • Umay FR overtakes all fashion players after sitting lower in October rankings.
    • Fashion slipped: Halara moves from leading positions in October to third place in November.
    • Carrefour enters the top tier, thanks to Black Friday appliance promotions, a category absent from France’s October podium.
    ➡️ France is the country where Black Friday changed consumer behavior the most on TikTok Shop.

    🇩🇪 Germany: Tech Was Strong in October but November Made It Dominant

    Germany was already tech-first in October (Lubluelu & MC Smart Home led). November intensified this trend even more.

    November Leaders

    • MC Smart Home-EU - €700.44k
    • Lubluelu_DE - €697.41k
    • REDHUT-DE - €631.62k

    Month-over-month differences

    • MC Smart Home overtakes Lubluelu, reversing October’s order.
    • Revenues increased significantly across all three tech leaders due to Black Friday deals.
    • Fashion nearly disappears from the top 10, whereas in October Halara Damenmode was still competitive.
    • Household devices show some of the strongest YoY and MoM growth in Europe.
    ➡️ Germany stays the most “functional-first” TikTok Shop market, but November widened the gap with non-tech categories.

    🇪🇸 Spain: Fashion Reclaims #1 After Losing Ground in October

    In October, Spain had a diverse mix: fashion, fitness, and home goods all performed similarly.

    November Leaders

    • Utopya Shop - €363.75k
    • ARMONIAS SPAIN - €352.27k
    • MIKOMIKA - €346.48k

    How this compares to October

    • Fashion comes back to #1 and #2, after being overshadowed by Halara in October.
    • Utopya jumps ahead of Halara, which dominated earlier months.
    • Home organization (MIKOMIKA) grows steadily, moving from mid-table in October to top 3 in November.
    • Supplements and wellness brands grow ahead of the holiday season, reflecting shifting consumer priorities.
    ➡️ Spain is the only market where fashion strengthened in November instead of declining .

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom: The Most Dramatic Growth Month-over-Month

    October was already huge in the UK , plmakeupacademy hit €4.41m. November nearly tripled that figure.

    November Leaders

    • plmakeupacademy (P.Louise) - €11.85m
    • Shark UK - €3.75m
    • Ninja UK - €2.36m

    Changes vs October

    • P.Louise delivers the biggest MoM jump in all Europe (from €4.41m → €11.85m).
    • Shark UK doubled thanks to Black Friday appliance bundles and cleaning hacks.
    • Ninja UK jumped strongly, moving from mid-ranking positions in October to top 3 in November.
    • Beauty remained extremely strong, but appliances rose sharply ahead of Christmas.
    ➡️ The UK is now TikTok Shop’s undisputed European mega-market , with the highest revenue ceiling.

    🇮🇹 Italy: Beauty Becomes the New #1 Category (Clear Break from October)

    October’s top sellers in Italy were an eclectic mix of perfumes, food, and small lifestyle brands. In November, beauty took over , driven by holiday demand.

    November Leaders

    • Arcamania Group Srl - €450.45k
    • CHEBIO_IT - €284.52k
    • NABLA Cosmetics - €257.87k

    Month-over-month observations

    • Arcamania widens its lead massively, up from €178k in October.
    • Cosmetics brands climb higher than in October, where perfumes were more visible.
    • Giftable items (jewelry, home products) rise as holiday shopping begins.
    • The shift from artisanal > beauty signals a pre-Christmas buying pattern.
    ➡️ Italy leans into emotional, sensory, and gift-ready products more strongly than any other market.

    Home, Health, and Lifestyle: Multi-Country Winners Compared to October

    Across Europe, these categories showed strong month-over-month growth :

    Supplements (France, Spain, UK)

    Grew compared to October due to:
    • holiday wellness content
    • creator-led educational videos
    • increased gifting potential

    Home Appliances (Germany, UK, France)

    Massive Black Friday lift:
    • cleaning devices
    • smart home tools
    • kitchen appliances

    Beauty (UK, Italy, Spain)

    The category with the strongest MoM improvement across Europe .

    Fitness Equipment (France, Spain)

    Pushed by “winter prep” creator narratives.

    What Sells Best on TikTok Shop

    1. Visual transformation products, even more dominant in November Because Black Friday accelerated before/after content.
    2. Mid-priced items (€20-€150), still the conversion sweet spot But November showed that high-ticket appliances can explode when paired with strong creator pushes.
    3. Cross-market brand consistency remains crucial The brands performing well in multiple countries in November:
      • Halara
      • Umay
      • Wavytalk
      • Arcamania
    October had a similar pattern, but November amplified the performance gap between strong multi-market players and local niche sellers.

    Country-Specific Consumer Behavior: November vs October

    Country October Trend November Trend What Changed
    France Fashion first Tech + Fitness Black Friday reversed category order
    Germany Tech strong Tech dominant Even fewer fashion brands in top 10
    Spain Mixed categories Fashion returns Utopya + Armonias regain top spots
    UK Beauty leader Beauty explodes Record-breaking month
    Italy Artisanal + perfumes Beauty + gifting Strong pre-holiday shift

    Lessons for Brands (Updated With November Learnings)

    1. Black Friday creators drive exponential gains

    Brands that activated affiliates early saw MoM growth of +50% to +200% .

    2. Seasonal storytelling matters

    “Winter fitness”, “holiday beauty boxes”, and “Black Friday cleaning hacks” were top converting narratives.

    3. Market localization is now non-negotiable

    November widened the behavioral gaps between countries.

    4. Operational readiness determines whether brands can scale in peak season

    Stock issues, slow catalog updates, or pricing delays cost brands significant revenue during Black Friday. This is where platforms like Lengow help streamline TikTok Shop operations:
    • catalog synchronization
    • multi-country product distribution
    • stock management
    • cross-market performance tracking
    About the Data: This analysis is based on Kalodata’s tracking of TikTok Shop performance across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom for the period October 31-November 28, 2025. Revenue figures represent estimated gross merchandise value (GMV) in euros.
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    Alexis Merelle

    Alexis Mérelle works on content and SEO at Lengow, where he turns marketplace and pricing data into articles, and tracks what AI search is doing to product discovery.

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